Public pressure mounts over government’s perceived mishandling of refugee crisis

PARIS—France is stepping up security and amenities for migrants living in camps near the port town of Calais amid mounting public pressure to address the crisis.

The government announced on Wednesday plans to send an additional 460 police officers to help secure the port and the Eurotunnel train station. Paris will also provide 300 more beds to a government-run migrant shelter in Calais.

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